GGVegas/GGPoker

History and Founding

GGPoker was established in 2014 by a group of poker enthusiasts aiming to revolutionize the online poker experience. The company first focused on the Asian market before expanding into Europe in 2017 with a UK gambling license. In 2020, the platform gained global recognition when it partnered with the World Series of Poker to host the WSOP Online bracelet series after the live event was cancelled due to the pandemic. That year, GGPoker set a Guinness World Record for the largest online poker tournament prize pool. Throughout 2021 and 2022, GGPoker expanded its licensing footprint into Pennsylvania, the Isle of Man, Ukraine, Belgium, Romania, the Netherlands, Quebec, and Ontario. In 2022, the company launched WSOP.ca, a dedicated Ontario-only poker site operated by GGPoker in partnership with WSOP. In August 2024, NSUS Group purchased the entire WSOP brand from Caesars Entertainment for US$500 million, cementing GGPoker's position as the dominant force in global poker.

Products and Platforms

GGPoker offers Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Short Deck, and innovative formats like All-In or Fold, Rush & Cash, and Flip & Go. Its software features multi-table PIP technology, smart bet sizing, and integrated staking. GGVegas is an online casino brand for Canadian players, offering slots, blackjack, and exclusive original games such as Dancing Gorilla, Disco Cat, and 4 Dragons, along with daily tournaments. After the 2024 acquisition, GGPoker owns and operates the World Series of Poker brand, including the iconic live WSOP events in Las Vegas, the WSOP Circuit, and the WSOP Online bracelet series. WSOP.ca is a dedicated online poker site for Ontario players run on GGPoker's technology.

Licensing and Regulation

GGPoker holds gaming licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Curaçao eGaming, Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Ukraine Gambling Commission, and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, among others. The company emphasizes robust security, responsible gaming tools, and 24/7 customer support.

Controversies and Fair Play

GGPoker has faced several high-profile incidents involving account closures, confiscation of funds for fair-play violations, and security vulnerabilities. The company permanently banned 40 accounts for real-time assistance tool use, confiscated US$1.18 million from offenders, and disqualified a tournament winner for rule violations, redistributing over US$1 million in prize money. It has actively patched client-side security flaws and maintains a strict anti-bot and anti-collusion policy.

Partnerships

In 2026, GGPoker entered a landmark partnership with Grosvenor Casinos, the UK's largest casino operator, sponsoring more than 50 poker festivals annually across 35 poker rooms. The deal provides players a live cash boost of up to 20% on net winnings when qualifying through GGPoker.

Market Position

As of 2026, GGPoker is the largest online poker room by cash game traffic and tournament volume. The acquisition of WSOP positions the company as the only operator with direct control over both the world's most prestigious live poker series and the leading online poker platform.